Stalk : to pursue or approach stealthily

That definition of stalking puts power dynamics right at the centre of the discourse. The pursuer is approaching the pursued stealthily, in a dominating manner. Something like a cat stalking a pigeon. That should put in perspective why stalking is a crime. The pigeon doesn't want to be stalked. She fears for her life when she is being stalked. When the cat finally preys upon her the pigeon feels helpless and many a times succumbs. Sometimes when the pig...